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Inside this incredible home built from three shipping containers in Wellington New Zealand

A stunning property built from three shipping containers stacked on top of one another in Wellington, New Zealand, is attracting huge interest from potential buyers, after it hit the market earlier this month.

The 17-year-old container home, that appears to hang off the side of a rockface in Owhiro Bay, Wellington, is unlike any other home – with its unusual Modernist exterior and surprisingly spacious and stylish interiors.

The 90-square-metre property has a price guide of NZ $630,000 (AUD $587,000), but because it is going to auction, the property agent Jane Park said she is expecting it to go for more.

A stunning property built from three shipping containers stacked on top of one another in Wellington, New Zealand, is attracting huge interest from potential buyers, after it hit the property market earlier this month (pictured from the outside)

A stunning property built from three shipping containers stacked on top of one another in Wellington, New Zealand, is attracting huge interest from potential buyers, after it hit the property market earlier this month (pictured from the outside)

A stunning property built from three shipping containers stacked on top of one another in Wellington, New Zealand, is attracting huge interest from potential buyers, after it hit the property market earlier this month (pictured from the outside)

The property is unlike any home, and while many wouldn't expect it, it boasts surprisingly spacious and stylish interiors (the living room is pictured)

The property is unlike any home, and while many wouldn't expect it, it boasts surprisingly spacious and stylish interiors (the living room is pictured)

The property is unlike any home, and while many wouldn’t expect it, it boasts surprisingly spacious and stylish interiors (the living room is pictured)

The 17-year-old container home, that appears to hang off the side of a rockface in Owhiro Bay, Wellington, has many features including a spiral staircase throughout (pictured)

The 17-year-old container home, that appears to hang off the side of a rockface in Owhiro Bay, Wellington, has many features including a spiral staircase throughout (pictured)

The 17-year-old container home, that appears to hang off the side of a rockface in Owhiro Bay, Wellington, has many features including a sun-drenched balcony to enjoy the views (pictured)

The 17-year-old container home, that appears to hang off the side of a rockface in Owhiro Bay, Wellington, has many features including a sun-drenched balcony to enjoy the views (pictured)

The 17-year-old container home, that appears to hang off the side of a rockface in Owhiro Bay, Wellington, has many features including a spiral staircase throughout (left) and a sun-drenched balcony to enjoy the views (right)

The 90-square-metre property has a price guide of NZ $630,000 (AUD $587,000), and it also has a billiards room (pictured) in the two-car garage

The 90-square-metre property has a price guide of NZ $630,000 (AUD $587,000), and it also has a billiards room (pictured) in the two-car garage

The 90-square-metre property has a price guide of NZ $630,000 (AUD $587,000), and it also has a billiards room (pictured) in the two-car garage

‘I can’t manage any open homes for it after selling it six years ago when half of Wellington came to see it,’ Jane told FEMAIL.

‘But I know the interest is there in this house, which just has so much wow factor.’

Some of the highlights of the property include a spiral staircase to the upper levels, a waterfall with recirculating water (not rainfall), an elevated courtyard on the cliff side of the house and an outdoor shower and home spa.

The home also boasts a ‘media room’ with a home cinema, a two-car garage, billiards room in the garage and a sun-drenched balcony, as well as three bedrooms and one bathroom. 

While the property is Modernist from the outside, the interiors have been thoughtfully constructed and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space (pictured is the elevated courtyard in a hidden sanctuary)

While the property is Modernist from the outside, the interiors have been thoughtfully constructed and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space (pictured is the elevated courtyard in a hidden sanctuary)

While the property is Modernist from the outside, the interiors have been thoughtfully constructed and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space (pictured is the elevated courtyard in a hidden sanctuary)

The home was designed by former owner Ross Stevens, a renowned industrial designer who worked with design guru Philippe Starck in France, and it is the first container home to be built in New Zealand (one of the three bedrooms pictured)

The home was designed by former owner Ross Stevens, a renowned industrial designer who worked with design guru Philippe Starck in France, and it is the first container home to be built in New Zealand (one of the three bedrooms pictured)

The home was designed by former owner Ross Stevens, a renowned industrial designer who worked with design guru Philippe Starck in France, and it is the first container home to be built in New Zealand (one of the three bedrooms pictured)

The home is built into the rockface (pictured) and there is a waterfall using recirculated water within the home

The home is built into the rockface (pictured) and there is a waterfall using recirculated water within the home

The home is built into the rockface (pictured) and there is a waterfall using recirculated water within the home

The home was designed by former owner Ross Stevens, a renowned industrial designer who worked with design guru Philippe Starck in France, and it is the first container home to be built in New Zealand.

The shipping container space has steadily grown over time, with the first container being built in 2003, the second being added in 2007 and finally the third that came about in 2010. 

For the past six years, it has been used as an Airbnb, where thousands from across the globe have come from far and wide to marvel at the unique space.

The shipping container space has steadily grown over time, with the first container being built in 2003, the second being added in 2007 and finally the third that came about in 2010 (the cinema room pictured where a projector goes onto a screen that pulls down)

The shipping container space has steadily grown over time, with the first container being built in 2003, the second being added in 2007 and finally the third that came about in 2010 (the cinema room pictured where a projector goes onto a screen that pulls down)

The shipping container space has steadily grown over time, with the first container being built in 2003, the second being added in 2007 and finally the third that came about in 2010 (the cinema room pictured where a projector goes onto a screen that pulls down)

The home, which includes its own spa (pictured), has been described as the 'coolest, quirkiest house' by many people who have stayed in it while it was an Airbnb

The home, which includes its own spa (pictured), has been described as the 'coolest, quirkiest house' by many people who have stayed in it while it was an Airbnb

The home, which includes its own spa (pictured), has been described as the ‘coolest, quirkiest house’ by many people who have stayed in it while it was an Airbnb

Many have described their stay at the unique home (one of the bedrooms pictured) as their favourite place to stay

Many have described their stay at the unique home (one of the bedrooms pictured) as their favourite place to stay

Many have described their stay at the unique home (one of the bedrooms pictured) as their favourite place to stay

Property agent Jane Park said she can't handle 'open home viewings' on it right now, as when she sold it six years 'half of Wellington' turned up to view the unique property (pictured)

Property agent Jane Park said she can't handle 'open home viewings' on it right now, as when she sold it six years 'half of Wellington' turned up to view the unique property (pictured)

Property agent Jane Park said she can’t handle ‘open home viewings’ on it right now, as when she sold it six years ‘half of Wellington’ turned up to view the unique property (pictured)

Jane said she expects the shipping container property to sell for more than the amount set when it goes to auction (bathroom pictured)

Jane said she expects the shipping container property to sell for more than the amount set when it goes to auction (bathroom pictured)

Jane said she expects the shipping container property to sell for more than the amount set when it goes to auction (bathroom pictured)

‘This is the coolest, quirkiest house! Such an awesome experience to stay here for a few days! Would absolutely recommend,’ one recent review posted.

‘We really enjoyed our stay at the container house. The house is so well laid out and built and definitely has a wow factor, the library of books, games and music helped pass the time during the evenings and the outdoor area was awesome,’ another added.

The reviewer added: ‘Due to the way the place is laid out, it feels amazingly spacious despite being a container built house. Our only regret is that we only stayed a couple of nights and not more.’

The property will be auctioned on 12 June 2020, and those interested can watch a virtual home tour to take an interactive walk around the house.

For more information, please visit the listing here.  

Source: Daily Mail australia

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